Finally Painting the Car! Datsun 240Z Restoration (Part 5)

In this video I'm continuing the restoration on my 1973 Datsun 240Z. In the last video the car was blasted, primed and also high build primer was applied.
After a few weeks of curing the high build primer it was time to start preparing the car for the final paint job. The complete car and all its parts were block sanded. To see low spots better a dry guide coat was applied. Sanding is needed until all low spots are gone, but you need to stop sanding once you reach bare metal. If there are still low spots after that, means it needs body filler. Sometimes also a few light hammer hits could also help. On all the spots with body filler and bare metal was epoxy primer applied. Doors, fenders, hood and tailgate looked still a bit rough after that step. That's why another coat of high build primer came on for the final fine sanding with 320 grit. After this step the paint had 2 months time to properly cure before the actual paint job. During that time I applied seam sealer and sealed all gaps and everything where water could get trapped. I also installed sound deadening on the inside of the car. It's extra made to be painted, this way I'm having it like it was original.
Right before the paint all surfaces were fine sanded with 400 grit. First the chassis was on the rotisserie to apply the undercoating. Then the car was painted underneath, inside and the engine bay. First one closed layer of the right grey shade was applied, after around 30 minutes 2-3 coats of base coat was applied. I choosed an original Datsun color: Datsun 920 Safari Gold. The color was adjusted a little bit to have more pop, the original one was a bit pale and too brownish. To finish the paint job, two nice coats of clear coat were applied. The car then came off the rotisserie to paint the outside. Once the chassis was done all the remaining parts were painted. For the rear panels, spoilers, grille and wheels I picked a nice anthracite called Daytona Grey. All these parts were covered by a matte clear coat. The dark parts fit very nice with the mustard yellow ones in my opinion, they have a very nice contrast.
This was such a big journey to come to this point and I'm very happy to finally have the car painted. It took 48 days of work for all the work you can see in that 13 minutes video.
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[@mymechanics]

This video seems like a quick and easy job, but I was working on the prep and paint for 48 days in the workshop. I'm very happy that this chapter with the body is now finally closed and I can move on with the other parts to get the car back together. Thank you so much for all your support! Without you this project would not be possible for me. If you would like to support my work more, you can join my Patreon at patreon.com/mymechanics To give you something back, I'm uploading daily vlogs out of the workshop to keep you updated.

[@LongnPlay]

🙏

[@oss3007]

Amazing job!!! Hello from Russia

[@Mr..Durden]

столько работы проделал и в конце просто всё испортил,как можно было покрасить в такой ублюдский цвет,как буд то ребёнок обосрался

[@parandersson6541]

@@Mr..Durden Its an original Datsun color

[@jeanettejack2152]

Nobody, (with a sane mind) can watch this and say Quick OR Easy job!

[@johnconnor5217]

You're the benchmark of restoration on KZbin, can't wait for the final result

[@StarlordStavanger]

You’re a benchmark! In kindness!

[@Alex-vq4pl]

Je suis plutôt d'accord avec cette affirmation, mais c'est incroyable ce travail de précision et comme c'est propre ! Bravo à @mymechanics un vrai artiste dans son art de la restauration.

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much :-)

[@s0ulworm]

Honestly, the process of this restoration is so satisfying that I wish I could watch another 100 episodes. 😍

[@exbboi]

After that amount of work putted in it will be a museum quality show peace! BTW: love the color!

[@AdamSpanier]

Possibly the best car series ever. Seriously. No talk, no music, no filler, no flashy cuts. Just pure, distilled content.

[@Adiko]

you'll find similar type of content (car series, no talk, no music, no filler, no flashy cuts, pure work of an artist) on TofuAutoWorks channel 👍

[@MartinDohnal]

Technically there was some filler in this part :)

[@DS321o]

this! nothing annoys me more than a sped up montage with techno music lol

[@Farooq_Bhai_]

I hate any music... period

[@hempev]

But there *is* a fancy filler spoon.

[@abeywarc]

this car will be the worlds most perfectly finished car ever - past, present, future - this guy is insanely talented!

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much :-)

[@keem4927]

Who was also waiting for that notification for part 5 for the past couple of months😅

[@Cupra317hp]

Here. Me. Greetz from germany

[@fen697]

Here. Woohooo.

[@miesp61sleepytimegal]

I was. Got it within 12 minutes!

[@fen697]

Im. Going to watch two times

[@homeroargento4101]

Yo

[@andersjjensen]

"This Datsun 240Z is crusty. I make a new one". Jokes aside: It is SUPER nice to see a body reconditioning and paint job that is actually done to the highest standards. It's just SOOOOO satisfying watching "I'll make it how your inner child remembers it, not how poorly they actually did it at the factory" unfold on my screen. Your hard work is truly appreciated. I can't even imagine the man-hours that went into masking, sanding and cleaning. Putting on the final coats of paint and clear is the smallest part of the job.

[@systemBuilder]

I am really into that inner child remembrance. I restore bicycles the way my inner child remembers it. That's the only answer!

[@andersjjensen]

@@systemBuilder An old bicycle with lush paint and all the chrome spit shined is also a sight to behold. As a child getting a new bicycle was a magical event. I still remember by first one. Sunburst yellow and chrome wheels....

[@rogerdonizete3107]

Coisa linda 😍😍😍 esse Datsun

[@mymechanics]

Glad to hear that, thank you very much

[@Ugotsomemilk]

Every other KZbinr: Gets sponsored by mobile games or some self-help or food stuff. My mechanics: Gets sponsored by the companies that produce the materials needed for his restorations. Really nice video

[@MarekLewandowski_EE]

Generally if a company providing to the field of work the video is about sponsors the maker, it's an indication they are doing a very good job. Noone in the high-end manufacturers wants to be associated with botched jobs and hacks... Holds true for myMechanic, HandToolRescue and few others keeping their job ethics high!

[@user-ur6be5dp2g]

Какая фирма выпустила наждачную бумагу, грунт, краску? Я чего то не увидел

[@mymechanics]

Way to go! Keep it authentic :-)

[@Barrillel]

@@user-ur6be5dp2g (trusting autotranslate, forgive me if incorrect) Paint was in there, it's Glasurit, don't know about primer or sandpaper though.

[@Camell513]

The color is a great choice!! Your modification to make it more saturated was done in great taste. cannot wait to see this ride finished!

[@mymechanics]

You and me both!

[@Ympulse1]

"Do you like the color?" Man, with the amount of work, effort, and attention to detail you've put into this thing, the color you chose is the right one.

[@Meetbaw]

was thinking the same thing, not too in your face like neon yellow bit more chill, I'd have a car that colour

[@vidarvaggen]

That color and that finish made me want to eat the car, it was so delishious.

[@alexvives1335]

The Matte Daytona Grey really adds contrast.

[@Vaitamanu]

Il like too the very light blue the car had when just prepared for this video...

[@DanKoning777]

As an observation vs criticism, I was thinking the opposite-why put all that time and effort into a car just to paint it "mustard yellow" when better options are available? jmo

[@SuperTroy18]

A dust particle. In the clear coat. No one would’ve noticed. No one would’ve said a thing. It would’ve been a flawless restoration anyway. But HE knew. And HE wanted it truly flawless. This man is a master. An absolute master. Each new video impresses me even more than the last. Cannot wait to see the finished product.

[@Alucard-gt1zf]

Its on the boot lid, literally anybody walking close to it would be able to see that in the sun, yeah he made it flawless, but lets not try and make it seem like it was never going to be seen if he didnt fix that

[@doublev8714]

It's just professionalism from the painter. He could also sand the entire car to remove any bit oforange-peel effect but this is a 3 weeks job so let's limit to dust inclusions.

[@Alpi-yn5jk]

After the paint job is finished, all painters do this process, they sand and polish the entire car, this is the normal procedure.

[@SpotDeezNutz]

Dust in paint. I make new car.

[@mymechanics]

It had a few dust particles actually. That's just normal, but also nothing wild as you can see in the video. When the car is fully assembled, it will all get sanded and polished to a mirror finish :-)

[@xanoks1116]

I've said it before, but I'll say it again, after this man is done, this will be THE cleanest and most perfect Datsun in the world. A testament to engineering and human dedication to perfection.

[@CaveSpiderRider]

I'm conviced it's going to be in better condition at the end of this series than when it first rolled out of the Datsun factory.

[@incognitotorpedo42]

This might already be the most famous 240Z in the world.

[@diyrestore]

He is a genius ❤

[@mndlessdrwer]

I'm looking forward to what he does to the interior when he gets there.

[@CadillacDriver]

Why do people keep saying this? You're all talking as if nut and bolt restorations have never been done before - or to this degree. It actually amazes me how silly people have been in the comment sections of this video, and past videos of the car. It doesn't take much to look around the internet at projects that have taken 240Z restorations to extreme heights and precision. People are getting all worked up for nothing new.

[@ptmeagher]

Used to work in a collision shop that specialized in classic cars. I have over 10,000 hours of wet sanding under my belt. You Sir, are a mad lad! I love it!

[@mymechanics]

Thanks, I'm glad you like it :-)

[@redfields5070]

Is there any of it left?

[@cloakedgt]

hey i need some guidance on my car if you can help that would be great, i painted it in a single stage metallic dark turquoise color called nocturne blue its the original color of my car 79 trans am, should i clear coat it? i was not going to as its just a cheap paint job and my 2nd as i messed up the first time lol, but do you wetsand than clear coat? there are some little impurities in the paint i think that clearing over that wouldnt be good, what grit would you recommend to wetsand in and what would i use to buff it? how should i wetsand it? on a block? and what pattern? crosshatch? i know single stage you have to be very careful so i dont want to disturb the flakes and mess it up as i put so much time and effort into it

[@Ballistic_Turtle]

This guy is the only restoration channel I've found that does everything the right way, every time. Please make more regular restoration videos again! We miss you!

[@theblackswan84]

exactly, he does everything the right way, the best way. When i watch other restorers i always think "nah....you should have not done that that way", that's sloppy" with him instead is always amazement at the precision, the craftmanship, the attention to detail and consistency

[@fjori1077]

He literally put my standards of video restoration to a whole new level. And there are barely other channels that make me excited to see a restoration video. I compare everything to this level of restoration.

[@2Skinny]

You obviously haven't seen Bad Obsession and project Binky. They do it even better.

[@KimmyGuardado]

Have a look at RRC Restorations, lovely work!

[@mymechanics]

Thanks, will do!

[@jc5c515]

I think this is the first time I see someone using a scale to mix the body filler, precision taken to the highest level, as usual 👍

[@ghezinho9049]

Also a scraper for removing the excess. Must be a lot less dusty than sandpaper

[@user-ur6be5dp2g]

Когда я работал в автосервисе всегда это делал на глаз)

[@mymechanics]

You mix the paint on the scale, why not also on the filler? 2% on the spot :-) Scraper works so good on the filler: no dust, it's faster and you don't take any surrounding paint off.

[@poornachandra3447]

14-8-2024 watched Why did you do that very small video too much 😢

[@darbyvogt]

I was originally doubting the color decision but as soon as I saw it on the car I realized you clearly made the right choice.

[@StarlordStavanger]

I can’t believe you’d ever doubt this amazing man!!

[@profepik7525]

Me, still doubting, it make me think to a construction machine with this color...

[@TheMainCore]

​@@profepik7525I'm sorry but that's just absurd. Not even close to construction yellow!

[@redwitch12]

Same. Yellow is not one of my favorite colors, but this shade has a certain depth and richness to it that makes it a lot more appealing than the baby-diarrhea yellow of the factory color :D

[@rrrfrdd4497]

me too

[@Artaxo]

A lot of people already said this, but your channel is the golden standard for restoration. Sublime work.

[@mymechanics]

Thank you, I'm glad you like it :-)

[@angelserenade]

No cringey shenanigans, no music, just pure action and precision. When this car is put back together, this would definitely one of your biggest masterpiece. I love the color. It did reminded me of Bumblebee from the Transformers (animated one)

[@trevortamboline279]

AGREED!

[@Angelo-24.]

Agree, and the 240z in my opinion has to be one of the greatest driving cars ever

[@TexTom1981]

"No cringey shenanigans"....ummm...like Counting Cars?

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much, I'm glad you like it :-)

[@XargenTelNada]

"Everything is sealed now"... I do not even doubt for a second that he has not missed a single thing... Man is insane with how thorough he is

[@mymechanics]

Many many thanks :-)

[@maiboller]

Who was waiting for "I make a new one " with the noisy roller? A brilliant looking finish. This will be the best restoration of a 240Z.

[@TheFinius]

If you noticed the last couple of pieces he rolled it didn't squeak anymore. I'm surprised it squeaked more than once before it got "restored".

[@Martin_Edmondson]

I'm disappointed he didn't make a spoon.

[@mymechanics]

I noticed the squeaking just after the first few sound deadenings, then I indeed oiled it a bit :-)

[@cheftomsd]

I'm 74, this was one of the coolest cars of my teenage years. Oh, that beautiful in line 6, my favorite engine configuration.

[@mymechanics]

Many thanks for watching :-)

[@steveskouson9620]

Yep, the Slant Six Nissan style. (That engine does lean just a wee bit.

[@MrInnerCircle]

The Safari Gold looks fantastic! I'm looking forward to the next part of the restoration.

[@SatelliteDish-ub5fu]

Strong honey vibes ❤

[@mymechanics]

You and me both!

[@mutantgeralt]

Now on with the MECHANICAL stuff 😉

[@systemBuilder]

Safari Gold >> Meh Brown !!

[@xmofo83x]

The matte grey against the glossy yellow is gonna be SHARP

[@mymechanics]

Glad to hear that, thank you

[@JohnnyWooh]

This to me is the ultimate form of luxury. Having the time, tools and knowledge to completely restore an item like this from a desolate state to its previous beauty. Incredible work.

[@fatfredthe28th]

Couldn't agree more. Sadly, I lack all three of those things, haha.

[@andersjjensen]

It's going to be better than it ever was. I really love his "It was only new once, so when I restore it it's going to be how we remembered it, not how it was" mantra.

[@mymechanics]

Glad to hear that, thank you

[@davidfriedland8255]

As someone who has owned both an Audi Q3 in Pulse Orange and a Ford Mustang Mach-E GT in Cyber Orange, you sir are a man of impeccable taste in car colors.

[@mymechanics]

Nice to hear that, thank you :-)

[@limbodog]

When you pulled out the paint cards I was skeptical, but the moment I saw that glassy interior I was 100% sold. It looks beautiful!

[@mymechanics]

Good call!

[@brunonikodemski2420]

Our car was officially the 72 color of the year, "coral", which was colloquially called "bird-shit-yellow" in SoCal. Actually blended in well. Next year might have been the green, which in Britain was the "color of death" since so many British Racers died in it. They went dark after that.

[@mikeobie1]

Same! At first I was like “that’s certainly a color….that exists. Once I saw it on the car, I was sold

[@richpolecat6527]

@@limbodog with the grey accents, it's going to look absolutely stunning 👌

[@DervishD]

For reasons beyond interest, I've witnessed MANY body repairs, repaints, rebuilds, etc. And I've NEVER seen such a good job as this one. It is just PERFECT. And I've seen very good professionals at work in body restoration, but your craftsmanship is beyond belief. It is just astounding, I cannot explain the satisfaction I feel watching such a spotless work!

[@tonyarthur9437]

Just beautifully done

[@mymechanics]

Glad to hear that, thank you very much

[@corinnacohn7389]

If this restoration were put together as a documentary and screened in theaters I'd pay to go watch it.

[@winnerscreed6767]

Better than anything Hollyweird has put out in 30 years.

[@mymechanics]

Nice to hear that, thank you very much :-)

[@F0XD1E]

This car is gotta be worth a million dollars with all the effort you put in. Magnificent job!

[@mymechanics]

Fingers crossed

[@berniepetterson257]

I would much rather have a workingman's Datsun restored to perfection than all of the zillionaire supercars ever made. Craftsmanship and dedication creates a true work of art ❤

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much

[@SteveSalisbury]

The exact point at which I knew you I couldn't do what you do, is when you are showing the low spots and how you deal with them. I 100% would have just gone "Meh, that'll be alright. People might not even notice". That is the difference between an amateur and an artist; dedication to perfection. I applaud you sir.

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much :-)

[@nighttrain1450]

As a 30 year body man that was a lot of hard hard work. You grew a few new muscles doing all that. Brilliant.❤️

[@gerber8915]

As a 0 year body man, I'm impressed he didn't use power tools to sand the vehicle.

[@cgresham]

@@gerber8915 sanding a vehicle with power tools is for someone who does it for a living and needs a time efficiency. this gentleman is attempting to achieve perfection, and mistakes are easy to make with power tools

[@Isamu81]

@@gerber8915 I´m willing to bet there were a few power tools on hand for some of the heavy sanding and prep, just not on the video and there is nothing wrong with it. Sanding by hand just makes for better content.

[@mymechanics]

I appreciate that!

[@mymechanics]

The rough sanding with 240 and 320 grit were indeed all done by hand with blocks. the fine sanding with 400 right before paint I did with an oribital disc sander.

[@joeschlotthauer840]

The work and prep was artistry. The color is absolutely phenomenal.

[@mymechanics]

Glad you like it :-)

[@flummox3d]

I love that you use all kinds of highly specialized stuff and then just whip out a teaspoon to smooth out the seal.

[@minimoog4236]

He didn't have a teaspoon to hand - so he made a new one.

[@Nick210]

What highly specialized stuff did he use in this video

[@user-ur6be5dp2g]

​@@minimoog4236Слава Богу, с токарным станком работать умеет и был под рукой двух килограммовый брусок нержавеющей стали😂

[@mymechanics]

I was just looking around for something nice and round with different radii.

[@mymechanics]

@Nick210 I think he's talking about it in general, not specifically this video ;-)

[@badgerservices9665]

Months of waiting for <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="784">13:04</a> minutes of pure pleasure. The video was decent also.

[@mymechanics]

Thank you so much

[@breadboardvideos9180]

This is literally going to be the best, most perfect, flawless, Datsun ever made. I can't wait.

[@mymechanics]

Nice to hear that, thank you very much :-)

[@RestorationRebuild]

Wow this brings back memories. My Grandfather owned one of these and we used to work on it from time to time. It took me right back to the fond memories of him.. Thank you. Great work!

[@TrentenLobo]

As someone who's stepfather owns a body shop and has been painting and doing body work on cars since he was 8. This is single handedly my favorite car restoration on KZbin so far. You don't cut any corners. Your prep work is beyond thorough. It's so satisfying to watch someone who does all the little things first. My stepdad is a 40+ year master certified painter for Ford, and he would be happy with the work you do. Thanks, man, for making this wonderful content.

[@mymechanics]

Nice to hear that, thank you very much :-)

[@PCanas]

This channel sets the restoration quality bar way higher than some manufacturers set for the fabrication quality of their own products.

[@nicolainielsen7700]

Absolutely. But that's because you can't go around spending massive amounts of time (and thus, money) on each unit if you want to sell any of them, especially in a market such as the car market where there is good competition. People will quite simply just buy from your competitor across the street. Most people literally just want something that takes them from A to B.

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much :-)

[@petecroker]

All through parts 1 - 4 I was thinking, 'Wait, I know how much effort this guy puts into filling and sanding a coffee grinder, so at some point, surely he's got to ... but surely he's not going to go as full on extreme ... surely? ...' And yeah, of course he was going to. Superb. Absolutely superb.

[@mymechanics]

Way to go ;-)

[@A.G.798]

Wahnsinn, was für eine fantastische, und aufwendige Lackierung, oben,innen,und unten herum,da kann kein Hersteller auch nur ansatzweise mithalten! Da Rostet nix mehr, obwohl mir es viel zu Schade wäre, mit so einem fantastischen Restaurierten Auto bei Regen Wetter eine Straße zu befahren. ❤ herzlichen Dank für dieses tolle Video .

[@mymechanics]

Freut mich, dass dir das Video gefallen hat.

[@benny1336]

I have some problems with mental health. Don’t wanna bore you with the details. But your videos somehow just melts my anxiety away. It’s so soothing and satisfying watching your attention to detail and perfection. Thank you good Sir for these moments of relief and relaxation.

[@mymechanics]

Nice to hear that, thank you very much :-)

[@Ramsussen]

I'm gaping in awe at every step of this jorney. Your original restoration videos was legendary for their precision and perfection in quality. The minimalist approach to editing putting that second layer of perfection to it all. Now you scale up and go even deeper not only restoring but reimaging a complete car to utter perfection that even the original japanese engineers would not be able to reach. I am utterly gobsmacked and deep in admiration for your work. This is the best thing on the internet by far. Noone else can even reach your kneecaps for meticulousness and dedication to your work.

[@mymechanics]

Nice to hear that, thank you very much :-)

[@anthonygranziol7957]

I have worked for customer service companies that work with automobile repair and replacement. I have lost track of the number of owners who called in because of a small flaw in the clear coat. Watching a dust particle that marred your work (because we live in the real world and these things happen) get addressed by wet sanding and hand polish was truly remarkable. Thank you for sharing that and continuing to be the master crafter we all know you to be.

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)

[@andreaquadrati]

I am not a full fan of the paint color, but I can't deny the work you put into it is simply top notch. I wouldn't be surprised if this car lasts ages without a touch-up.

[@mymechanics]

I appreciate your oppinion, thanks for watching :-)

[@timwilkinsongs]

Superb. I wish all car restoration videos were like yours: no talking; no music; just the work: the superb work✨

[@mymechanics]

Thank you so much :-)

[@MidwestJedi]

The gold is gorgeous, but I am so happy you chose anything but the brown. A car this carefully restored deserves way more than brown.

[@djd8305]

@@MidwestJedi Brown vv bad!:)

[@user-nl7rr4we8r]

Eh, before painting it looked so dusty blue... I don't like yellow or brown. But the work done is truly magnificent!

[@mymechanics]

Glad to hear that, thank you very much

[@AlanCarNut]

20 years ago (it took me 8 years) I restored a 1973 240Z. It started out brown (same as yours), ended up white. I rebuilt a 1982 280ZX turbo engine from a donor car with 5-speed and put it in the 240Z. I raised the boost from 7 PSI to 14, added an intercooler, and unded up making 300 H.P. at the wheels. Best project I ever did, putting 30,000 miles on it in the process. Brings back memories. Thanks!

[@mndlessdrwer]

300HP is about ideal for a daily driver in this weight class, since it makes it fun to drive on standard tires without being excessively dangerous.

[@mymechanics]

300HP is crazy for that car. Must have been awesome to drive!

[@vacatedarchitecture]

My 1970 240 is a very similar color. I’ve owned the car for almost 10 years. You’re gonna love it. It’s one of the most complimentary colors for this vehicle imo. Also, great choice on the 16” watanabe’s. Can’t wait to see the finished product

[@h2_kumar]

The attention to detail is second to none. There is no car more finely, and caringly built. Bravo, my mechanics!

[@itsalwayssomething7490]

Agreed. You should check out the car Chip Foose built. He built many cars, but particularly the Roadster. The quality of work from some people are in a class by themselves.

[@mymechanics]

Happy to hear that!

[@PrimaryIgnition]

Many years ago (late 80s) I was looking for a cool car to buy. My friend brought me to a garage and led me to a section that had this orange 240Z. Never got it but it was the first time my body told me "you need this car". You are plucking my heart strings. The emotions this car evokes are truly special. Loving every moment. Thank you.

[@SamuelGeist]

So many of these classic Japanese cars are great! The 240z has such clean lines, I love it! I'm also a fan of the Celica GT range from that era, too.

[@mymechanics]

Thanks, I'm glad you like it :-)

[@Siouxjin]

'Impressive' does not even begin to describe the work you are doing. And really nice and tasteful color! Hats off!

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much!

[@brianmorris6466]

I've been watching this series waiting to see what color you would paint it, hoping beyond hope that it would be yellow - the color of the first car I ever bought with my own money, a 1970 Datsun 240z. And here we are, yellow. I could cry. I love you man. Thank you for this series!

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much, I'm glad you like it :-)

[@williamstachour4019]

Easy to forget with all this beautiful, painstaking work that the car was a product of mass production and never saw anything like this level of care when it was originally built! You’ll have a priceless one of a kind piece when you’re done. Bravo!

[@mymechanics]

Couldn't agree more!

[@vaclavtomala]

You sir, should work for some museum. Preserving invaluable artifacts for future generations. Your crafstmanship and attention to detail feels supernatural to me, a clumsy office worker.

[@joe-uc2bx]

Seriously - his ability to repair, shape and recreate is so accurate it's almost down to a molecular level... and he makes it all look easy with his editing skills.

[@reddragon4176]

Looks at the Mona Lisa My Mechanics: I'll make a new one.

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)

[@Bonnevillerunner31]

Been following you for years. Your attention to detail and faithfulness to originality are second to none. Watching you take on a project like this has been amazing. All your skills put to the test. I have no doubt you could rebuild spacecraft at this point. I’m truly in awe of your skills.

[@mymechanics]

Wow, thank you!

[@iaknnamhuhcs3618]

Sie sind - mit weitem Abstand, der beste Handwerker, den ich je gesehen habe. Ich bin ein Bürojobber und Sauger jede Minute Ihrer Videos auf. Dank Ihrer Hingabe zu jedem Detail habe ich damit angefangen, selber praktisch tätig zu werden. Ich muss sagen, dass diese Perfektion unerreichbar ist aber sie hat mich stark beeinflusst.

[@HarlekinGer1]

I wish my grandfather was alive to watch this channel with me. He would have loved it. I learned a lot of basic skills in his small workshop growing up, which prove useful regularly. Craftsmanship is amazing and the skill and diligence shown here is beyond comparison. Passing such skills on is more valuable than any money.

[@mymechanics]

Thank you so much for the support, I really do appreciate it!

[@antontrifonov8832]

Как всегда великолепная работа! Без преувеличения получается лучше чем с завода! Это лучшая реставрация автомобиля, которую я когда-либо видел!

[@cylon9505]

Holy 💩!!! This car will be a one of a kind gem that will be worth a fortune! It’s 10 times better than original!

[@Fe7Ace]

I don't think it's a stretch to say this will be the best condition 240Z in the whole world when it's done, and yeah he fixed a bunch of factory defects too so it's better than brand new. 😄

[@eclipsegst9419]

@@Fe7Ace It will probably be straighter and smoother than a 0 mile original sitting in the Nissan museum in Japan lol. But really though. Nissan certainly didn't bother to silicon seal everything or undercoat before painting.

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much :-) They seam sealed quite a lot actually, but not all.

[@Vickie-Bligh]

It looks so wonderful. It's yummy and I'm so glad the body is done. Despite all of the setbacks, it's turned out superior and to your standards. Thanks for not taking any shortcuts. And thank you Glasurit for the sponsorship.

[@mymechanics]

Thank you so much!

[@desertrat6373]

THIS remains to be the MOST INCREDIBLE restoration of any vehicle ever.. Bet it out lives us all.

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much :-)

[@Avetarx]

I usually play these restoration videos on 2x speed and don't pay enough attention to details, but this one is so incredibly satisfying to watch from start to finish! Well done and can't wait for Part 6!

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much!

[@NandiCollector]

*I thought I've seen the best of car restorations on YT but, DAMN this is just on another level mate!*

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much :-)

[@ZZZAP_Carz]

Been a follower of your channel for years and I have seen ALL your videos. It was the first video I saw you place sponsors and the way you did it was so well done that it did not detract from your content but peeked my curiosity enough to look them up. BRAVO! Your work is impeccable. Your attention to detail maddening and your video montage skills excellent ... please don't get fed up and make content as you see fit. We don't want another good creator to burn out this year 😊

[@mymechanics]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@JazzByDaBay]

When perfection was sold, this guy bought it all. Left none for others.

[@mymechanics]

Thanks a lot for watching :-)

[@calzss]

I watch different restoration videos every time. But there is no channel more perfect than this channel.👍

[@mymechanics]

Many thanks for watching :-)

[@tatwo_]

This is the most lovingly restored Datsun ever.

[@DrTheRich]

Better than factory, as usual with my mechanics

[@mymechanics]

Glad you enjoyed the video

[@michealibra6350]

I was lucky enough to only start watching this series 2 days ago. The wait was bearable.

[@ArniVidar]

And now you, like the rest of us, will have to learn the patience of the long wait. 😅

[@mymechanics]

Thanks for watching, much appreciated

[@bobatea09]

don’t know why I wasn’t getting notifications for these but I’m thrilled to watch this series! can’t even imagine how much work goes in to this, the sheer amount of knowledge you need to have for even the smallest or seemingly easy parts is incredible. great work, so excited to see more of this project!

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much :-)

[@Reacher6207]

This is probably gonna be the best car ever made by a human being on planet earth. You sir are just amazing.

[@Nick210]

lol

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much :-)

[@MrFreakydeakydutch]

This is quite literally one of the nicest paint jobs I have ever seen!

[@mymechanics]

Many thanks

[@Niteskate1]

The car is looking better every time, your attention to the details will make all the difference. There are no short cuts to doing a quality job and you have certainly putting the time in to do it right.

[@mymechanics]

Glad to hear that, thank you

[@user-nr1us6wl9c]

やっと観たかった動画に辿り着いた感じがします… 細かな凹み直しやや板金、全てが車に対する愛情と主さんのプロフェッショナルさが伝わると動画でした こんなにワクワクする動画は初めてです！ 感動しました！ ありがとうございます！！！

[@KarpsKornerHANDYFISH]

I agree

[@terrycurzon1318]

This isn’t just a restoration, this is something far far greater than that, this is complete dedication to absolute perfection, in areas of the car that no one would ever see, complete perfection, there is nothing like this on KZbin, not even close….can’t wait to see this work of art completed

[@mymechanics]

Thanks a lot for being here :-)

[@Sintaxx]

FLAWLESS VICTORY! I have never before seen such a meticulous restoration than this series. It is truly UNBELIEVABLE how much attention you paid to every millimeter of this build. Not a dent, not a speck of dust, not a single factory defect left without care and reformation. It is truly shocking to witness this! I cant WAIT to see the finished vehicle! You cannot sell this car unless you get a reasonable quote. This thing is a masterpiece! Every detail, every nook and cranny, every single edge and curve, restored to a level never seen before with this model, anywhere. $100,000? $200,000? Any collector who watches this series and has serious money is going to kill for this car. Offer it to Jay Leno. I bet he'd love to to add this car to his collection. Well done! You are a true artist!

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much, much appreciated :-)

[@70stastic]

I'm so glad that you went with a factory-correct color. The '70s had some vibrant colors and it looks fantastic in that gold color

[@mymechanics]

Absolutely

[@JoyceSaran]

This car will come out way perfect than it was first produced. Flawless!!

[@mymechanics]

Thanks a lot for being here :-)

[@Parolol]

I'm in awe at the amount of effort that's going into this restoration. Your care and patience reflects your passion for the work.

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much!

[@TPBurket]

Love the adjustment to the Safari Gold - this build deserves a one of a kind paint color.

[@jeanettejack2152]

I'm wanting some striping now!

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)

[@joshuamitch22]

Glad you got a paint sponsor really helpful

[@mymechanics]

Absolutely

[@RtB68]

I know a job is being done with love and pride when I see the little things that no one else will ever see still being done with patience and care. The integrity of a restoration lies in these little things. First class efforts.

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much

[@tonyb1051]

I love the color. This will be an educational video to the so-called car restorers out there. Absolutely remarkable. I can’t wait to see the high levels of perfection in every car part. What an amazing video that you’ve put together.

[@krzysiek.w.]

Yeah, that is fantastic lvl of details but remember that most restorers are running businesses and not making cars for themselves. Time is money, and there are not many people ready to pay for 48man days + materials on bodywork itself 😊

[@jbentleybass1]

This is what I'm waiting for. I can't wait to see what he does under the hood!

[@eclipsegst9419]

@@krzysiek.w. Well yea, you get what you are willing to pay for. Most people are happy with having no rust and paint that isn't faded. What he's doing here is beyond what Nissan did at the factory, so, yea most people would not be willing to pay for that.

[@tonyb1051]

@@krzysiek.w. completely understand what you’re saying. I guess this is the pinnacle of the term restoration. It’s probably even to a higher standard than factory. But then you could say the factory needs to make money as well.

[@mymechanics]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cvoisineaddis]

When all is said and done, I believe this car will be better than new.

[@BenjaminMellor]

I absolutely agree. He has done such a good job on restoration in the past that I have no doubt that his skills will transfer over to this car.

[@abbashaider8668]

A car being built on a factory line as fast as possible versus a master of his craft taking his time on the smallest details to make sure the end result is perfect.

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much :-)

[@BaldHeadBert]

As a Datsun/Nissan driver, this Datsun 240Z makes my heart beat faster, love the restoration... Compliments 👍

[@StarlordStavanger]

Where does the blood flow 🫢🫢🫢

[@mymechanics]

Glad to hear that, thank you very much

[@idonotcarenow]

Bro, there’s no way! The amount of work this guy is putting in! This car is 1000% better than when brand new…

[@mymechanics]

Many many thanks :-)

[@idonotcarenow]

@@mymechanics are we going to see a finished product?

[@juneair]

I don't care about cars. I make a point of not looking when a loud, expensive car drives by. But I will look out for this beautyful bee driving by! This is art and the color phenomenal.

[@mymechanics]

Glad to hear that, thank you very much

[@vincenthalfhyde4963]

This is going to be the most Datsun to ever Datsun! Amazing attention to detail!

[@mymechanics]

Nice to hear that, thank you :-)

[@Quaker521]

Oh boy, this series just keeps getting better. I just know that when you're finished this car is going to be better that the day it rolled off the production line. Thank you for the video.

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much :-)

[@alvaroporras2481]

Es increíble y super satisfactorio ver como, poco a poco, horas de esfuerzo se van convirtiendo en arte puro; es como estar en una burbuja de color, sin tiempo, sin distracciones, con un lienzo metálico de intrincados detalles. Este hombre es súper bueno en lo que hace.

[@rickcar94]

Had a crappy week, but then My Mechanics uploads a video and everything is alright ❤

[@mymechanics]

Glad to hear that :-)

[@steverangi8970]

Beautiful job. Incredibly talented in multiple disciplines.

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much!

[@BoJanglesGaming]

Just beautiful... I'm a bench jeweler and your work is so inspiring to continue prioritizing a perfect finished product every time. The attention to detail is just incredible

[@mymechanics]

Wonderful!

[@brentnicol6391]

This use to be my hobby and I would restore 3 cars per year if I am lucky. It was the best time ever. To see your hard work and end result is the greatest feeling ever.

[@mymechanics]

Couldn't agree more!

[@typedbyben]

my goodness that thing is going to be gorgeous

[@mymechanics]

Fingers crossed

[@marsdiep1976]

This looks amazing, I cannot wait to see the fully assembled car!

[@mymechanics]

You and me both!

[@ahmd3tf]

I paused at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="747">12:27</a> to admire the beauty ❤

[@mymechanics]

Thank you kindly!

[@RalfPfister]

Super Restaurierung, besser als neu, wunderschön anzusehen.100%

[@Demolisher_1]

Thank you for putting so much love and care into this car and into documenting your incredible skills. The 240z is my dream car and nothing else comes close, so I find this series to be extra special.

[@mymechanics]

Nice to hear that, thanks a lot :-)

[@Primus54]

I have to admit that color turned out better than I thought when you were painting the interior. It most definitely POPS! Now the fun part… putting it all back together without scratching the paint! Ha! Thank you for education and awesome entertainment, Sir. 👍👍👍

[@mymechanics]

I totally agree!

[@ebenezerd.3701]

I am speechless mate. Great job! can't wait for the final assembly.

[@mymechanics]

Thank you :-)

[@uziforyoutosay1749]

A craftsman and artist combined to his exhibit his talent. Amazing.

[@mymechanics]

Thank you very much